Input needed on crazy idea - trailer apartment

Being lazy, I wouldn't bother. For the amount of time and money you would have to invest, you'd be better off with a large RV (like a Bounder, or something similar). Easier to move around (relatively speaking), and in the long run probably cheaper and more comfortable. Basic van trailers really don't lend themselves well to long term living facilities without massive amounts of upgrades in insulation, and setting up wiring and plumbing is gonna be a stone bear of a project. I'd rather spend the money on a larger RV, and get the appropriate licensing and training in its operation. But again, I'm lazy.

 

of course you can. look at toy haulers or job site haulers. They contain living quarters plus vehicle storare or the shop for whatever type of busines/work the crew does.

Look, you're going to ram up against a lot of different problems.....first off is the DOT. And frankly I keep seeing some trailer version of 1973 Hippie School bus conversion. If you don't want an RV then look at trailer rvs that can be towed with a pickup or car. If you're determined to do some kind of remodeling then remodel a trailer rv. You'll be staying within the legalities of the vehicle and thus be able to park it in rv parks and mobile home parks.

 

Get you a nice RV and pull you a modest trailer behind it with all the machine shop equipment. You can go just about anywhere, and unhook when necessary.

 

Nana's idea of a toy hauler is best . It could be pulled with a medium duty truck . The total weight would have to be watched though . Too much weight in the rear could cause handling problems .
A toy hauler would also allow ground level entry rather than dock height although an old HHG trailer would also allow that .

 

Contact some RV dealers and see if they have or know where a large tow behind travel trailer is that got jackknifed or wrecked some how.You might be able to find one cheap.Just rip all the guts out and put them in the dry van or a old furnature moving van(lower deck and side door for people).

 

Ned, I can see you have your heart set on doing this. But keep in mind the problems you may be creating for yourself. Not just for the moving of it, but for the parking of it. I think you will have a hard time finding an RV park that will let you park there.

Also, when you realistically look at what it is going to take to plumb it for sewer, grey water and fresh water, to insulate it, to heat and cool it, I think you will find that it is cost prohibitive. Can it be done? Of course it can, if you want to spend the money. But will it be logical? I don't think so, but that is just my opinion.

Somebody posted on here doing the motor home with a trailer. Not a bad idea, and probably could be had for less money than what you are looking at overall on a big truck.

Of course if your heart and mind are really set on doing this, then go for it.

 

I have a feeling if he builds this that I will see it on a T.V. show on CMT sometime in the near future....